Title: Merlindale 5* self-contained, two bed/two bath apt. by River Tweed in NSA Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Merlindale 5\* self-contained, two bed/two bath apt. by River Tweed in NSA Family-friendly apartment in Biggar ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18769000/18768905/a8b65377.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18769000/18768905/d972af5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18769000/18768905/bf24a65c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18769000/18768905/e83013e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18769000/18768905/517d7f5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of the beautiful Scottish Borders, Merlindale Holiday Apartment offers a tranquil retreat surrounded by 16 acres of parkland. This Victorian Country House is set by the River Tweed and features its own entrance, parking space, and peaceful atmosphere. Guests can enjoy a log burning stove in the large lounge with dining area as well as table tennis available for use. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 42583 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Merlindale 5\* self-contained, two bed/two bath apt. by River Tweed in NSA Merlindale Holiday Apartment is part of a Victorian Country House set in 16 acres of beautiful parkland by the River Tweed. It has its own entrance and parking space and is very quiet and peaceful in the middle of stunning countryside. It has just been upgraded and refurbished to a very high standard and has been awarded a 5 star classification grade from the Scottish Tourist Board. It sleeps 4 very comfortably and consists of, one double bedroom with king size bed, one twin room, large lounge with log burning stove and dining area, well equipped kitchen with dining area and separate utility room and two bathrooms. The hall is large and has a table tennis table available for use of guests. All linen is provided together with central heating, hot water, logs and toiletries (Highland Soap) and a welcome pack of food containing freshly baked bread, butter, tea, coffee, milk, jams, cereals, free range eggs and Border biscuits. Reviews.: We have been open since the 2007 season but the guests we have had have ranged from couples to families. The quality of the accommodation has been praised, the location which is just beautiful has been admired, the grounds and privacy have also been acclaimed. Christmas 2023 5 stars Had a wonderful stay at Merlindale while visiting family in Drumelzier. Denise was very accommodating and made stay perfect' The complimentary breakfast supplies were appreciated. Spent most nights curled up on the super comfy couches with a roaring fire whilst our older kids played pingpong. Look forward to returning soon. 2019 July: Wonderful place, we spent marvellous days in this nice apartment with its high standard of equipment, and enjoyed the beautiful garden and environment. The children had a lot of fun with the table tennis.(Sabine. Germany) 2007 Reviews: ‘ A lovely apartment and great short break.’ Ross, Toni and Katie. Falkirk. ‘ A wonderful apartment and hosts.’ Graham and Robin..Chelsea, London. ‘Fab. break, children loved the grounds.’ Susan, Robert, Daniel and Oliver. South Lanarkshire. ‘ Had a wonderful short break- some excellent walks from the front door. Apartment really relaxing.’ Jane and Steve. Lewisham, London. ‘ Lovely house, beautiful gardens and very tranquil stay. The McIntyres. Lancaster. ‘ Much enjoyed staying in this spacious apartment and found there was so much to do we must come again.’ Bess and Pat, Anne and John. Alderley Edge, Cheshire. ‘ We had a most enjoyable stay. Thank you.’ Ian and Janet. Perth,Australia. Jane and John. London. ‘Lovely and tranquil apartment.’ Eve and Dougie. Fife. ‘ A wonderful place. We get married today and so Merlindale will always have a place in our memories.’ Suzy and Jeffrey. London. 2007 Reviews: ‘ Splendid three day break in a lovely location. Extremely comfortable. Many thanks. Barbara and Bob. Munich, Germany. ‘ This is a “gem” in the Borders. Your little touches of tea, real coffee, slippers and wonderful eggs are wonderful. Very tranquil. A well stocked kitchen. Even in the rain and cold this is an idyllic spot. Thank you.’ Carol and Bruce, Ellen and Robert. Salmon Arm B.C. Canada. ‘ We had a great week, lots to do. Appreciated the many small luxuries here! Many thanks! Jean and Paul, Lenny and Dougie. Dunscore, Dumfries and Galloway. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa ### Things to do - Foosball table - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,583 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90340000/90333300/90333250/7e930f2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Townhead Farmhouse - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Peebles - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 48 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=90333250&PinnedHotelID=90333250&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70900000/70897600/70897528/b1784ded.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Granary a gorgeous 3 bedroom cottage, situated at the foot of the Tinto Hill Biggar - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=70897528&PinnedHotelID=70897528&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48320000/48317000/48316956/w1589h1190x149y34-08a0a086.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Smiddyhill Lodge, Innerleithen self catering holiday let Innerleithen - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=48316956&PinnedHotelID=48316956&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33696800/33696789/00572ccd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Central apartment with river views and secure bike store Peebles - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Parking available 9.8 Exceptional 19 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=33696789&PinnedHotelID=33696789&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77870000/77860600/77860506/e9c8fd56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Stone Parlour Cottage set in an area of outstanding beauty. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number SB-00540-F ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Merlindale 5 Self-contained two Bed/two Bath Apt. River Tweed Merlindale 5 Self contained two Bed/two Bath Apt. by River Tweed Merlindale 5 Self contained two Bed/two Bath Apt. by River Tweed Merlindale 5 Self contained two Bed/two Bath Apt. by River Tweed Merlindale 5 Self-contained two Bed/two Bath Apt. River Tweed ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.59249%2C-3.38203&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QC5GmctPWYA5H1JtlsGGPnBsaWI=) Broughton Scottish Boarders, Peeblesshire #### What's nearby - Dawyck Botanic Garden - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles - Neidpath Castle - 15 min drive - 12.7 miles - St Mary's Loch - 29 min drive - 25.2 miles - Murrayfield Stadium - 50 min drive - 36.1 miles - Edinburgh Castle - 52 min drive - 35.9 miles #### Getting around - Carstairs Station - 24 min drive - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 57 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Crown - ‬11 min drive - ‪Laurel Bank Tea Room Bistro & Bar - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Coffee Spot - ‬11 min drive - ‪Wee Crook Cafe - ‬8 min drive - ‪Aroma Coffee Shop - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Merlindale 5* self-contained, two bed/two bath apt. by River Tweed in NSA pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Merlindale 5* self-contained, two bed/two bath apt. by River Tweed in NSA? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Merlindale 5* self-contained, two bed/two bath apt. by River Tweed in NSA? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Merlindale 5* self-contained, two bed/two bath apt. by River Tweed in NSA located? > This family-friendly Biggar apartment building is located in the mountains, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Dawyck Botanic Garden, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Burn Braes Park and Biggar Puppet Theatre. Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum and Biggar Gasworks are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Merlindale 5\* self-contained, two bed/two bath apt. by River Tweed in NSA Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 70 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard T. 27 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Such a wonderful place, but Sssh don’t tell everyone What a great place. Beautiful scenery, clean and comfortable. Great beds and great hosts. ##### Richard T. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bonnie L. 2 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### This was a Delightful Stay Beautiful location, excellent communication with the property manager and everything provided as described. We will certainly come again when we visit friends in Peebles. ##### Bonnie L. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allison G. 19 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely, large apartment great for exploring the Scottish Borders Owner was very helpful when I found myself in need of a doctor. The apartment is incredibly spacious and the welcome basket very generous. In a somewhat isolated area so it was really quiet and peaceful. ##### Allison G. Stayed 6 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Douglas A. 20 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### beautiful large flat with very welcoming host This is a large flat furnished with everything you need for a holiday. The host is friendly and proactive, and she provides enough food for your first day and first breakfast. The countryside setting is beautiful and extremely quiet. Highly recommended! ##### Douglas A. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nigel W. 25 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful and easy Nice apartment in a quiet, peaceful and rural setting but close to a lovely area for exploring. Dawyck gardens are well worth a visit. ##### Nigel W. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Alison S. 18 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Comfortable Base in the Borders Very well equipped for four, with separate entry to our flat in the original servants quarters at the back of the house. Enjoyed the table tennis opportunity! Excellent location for exploring the western Scottish Borders and day trips further afield. ##### Alison S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sherrie E. 26 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Americans meet Merlindale The grounds were beautiful, and we've never heard birds sing so loudly but it was lovely. The home was very clean and fully equipped with everything we needed and more. Denise was very accommodating and helpful. It was a very lovely stay for our first visit to the UK We would highly recommend. ##### Sherrie E. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Karen B. 26 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful country Roomy and just as descibed.Denice was incredibly helpful and pleasant. Great way to see rural country side which was our goal and to have the experience living in an older country home. We all loved it and Denice. ##### Karen B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Peter F. 23 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### comfortable and suited all our needs suited all our needs. had a fab walking and biking holiday.suitably equipped. great communicationtable footie and table tennis a nice bonus to have. all very accurate. no issues at all. Would stay again happily. ##### Peter F. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kylie L. 8 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic place to relax Fantastic place to relax ##### Kylie L. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judith C. 22 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### One of the best We have stayed in many properties over the years and this is definitely one of the nicest. Set in a beautiful area with wonderful views, it is a spacious and very well-appointed apartment where everything you could hope for is provided including some delicious supplies. The hosts were so helpful and made us very welcome. We only stayed three nights as we were visiting family but would love to return for longer and explore the area. ##### Judith C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandrine D. 7 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very good Très bien. Tout le nécessaire est present. Logement propre. Bien situé au calme entre Edimbourg et Glasgow. ##### Sandrine D. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heiko D. 30 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing stay in rural area We had a warm welcome in a comfortable accomodation with a lot of space, including table tennis in the hallway. The area is rather remote, but interesting to discover. ##### Heiko D. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea C. 10 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Taste of the Scottish Borders Had a wonderful stay at Merlindale while visiting family in Drumelzier. Denise was very accomdating and made our stay perfect. The complimentary breakfast supplies were appreciated. Spent most nights curled up on the super comfy couches with a roaring fire ehile our older kids played ping pong making this trip very memorable and look forward to returning soon. ##### Andrea C. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew G. 16 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely peaceful break We had a lovely, peaceful and relaxing stay at Merlindale. The apartment was very nice and fitted out to a high standard. We enjoyed days out visiting the local towns as well as Edinburgh which is only 1 hour away. ##### Andrew G. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wazeem 28 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Property is as described. Quaint and peaceful. You do need a car to get around as mentioned in the listing but the area is very scenic and pretty. You can easily unwind with nature for a few days and it's also close enough to Edinburgh and Glasgow for to drive (just short of an hour) if you'd like to visit. Would recommend. ##### Wazeem Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janette M. 21 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet and restful Perfect place to recharge your batteries complete with your own bluebell meadow. Two excellent tea rooms and Stobo just a 10 minute drive. ##### Janette M. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Moira H. 11 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful weekend Wonderful experience staying at Merlindale. Peaceful & relaxing time in this spacious apartment full of character. Clean comfortable rooms with homely touches, thoughtful welcome pack. ##### Moira H. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rio T. 24 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful stay This property is in a beautiful area, with lovely walks and is very peaceful. The apartment itself was spotless and nothing was too much trouble. The communication with our host was easy and helpful. We would love to come and stay another time. ##### Rio T. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary B. 28 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Scenic and comfortable stay at Merlindale This is an exceptional apartment in an outstandingly beautiful area. The accommodation was extremely spacious and well-equipped/furnished and we had everything we could possibly need for a very comfortable stay. The provision of breakfast basics, tea, milk etc. was greatly appreciated, as were Denise’s helpful texts with suggestions for things to do, walks, etc. Above all, we loved the grounds and the surrounding countryside. As we were in the Peebles area for a family wedding at Neidpath castle, we were frequently out and about on errands, but we made a point of walking along the woodland path in the grounds each day and enjoying the peace and quiet sitting on the bench at the end. On a couple of occasions we were also able to try out one of the suggested country walks a little further afield. We also had a lovely morning at the botanical gardens at Dawyck. We were fortunate with the weather and enjoyed some spectacular sunsets from the living-room window. Merlindale is an ideal base, to which we hope to return and explore further. ##### Mary B. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven 6 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The property is very quaint and cozy. The grounds are stunning, with so much greenery and even some wildlife! Birds, rabbits, squirrels, deer, etc. The included amenities (washing machine, full kitchen, fireplace) all made us feel all the more at home. I cannot recommend this property enough for anyone looking to experience the Scottish country side! ##### Steven Stayed 6 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### stephen m. 14 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Can't say anything about the hole experience just perfect ☺️ Great place and great location , if you like to fish it is a dream.One of the best rivers in the world just a two minute walk. Denise could not have been any nicer and looked after us and we will definitely be back in the near future 😌 ##### stephen m. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David 9 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The apartment was as advertised. We appreciated the welcome pack and the essentials. The place is a lot bigger than it looks in the pictures. It had everything needed for a restful stay. We enjoyed the peaceful surroundings and the comfortable bed after our hill walks and trail runs. The washer & dryer was a huge bonus after the wet outings. The place is perfect for a family or sharing with friends, we would love to revisit and explore the rest of the hills in future. Thank you Denise. ##### David Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda R., Scotland 14 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing, well-appointed accommodation I couldn't find fault with the welcome and facilities. It is a peaceful relaxing place but plenty nearby if you want more activity. A thoughtful collection of useful groceries was most welcome. The host communicated by messaging when needed. Will be happy to recommend this comfortable accommodation. ##### Linda R. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue C. 1 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thoroughly recommend Merlindale Stunning property in amazing grounds. Super clean super comfortable everything you need has been given careful thought. We’ve had such a relaxing stay just what we needed to recharge the batteries after a difficult 18 months. Thankyou Denise ##### Sue C. 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